Question 4: Compare writer’s ideas and techniques
Read the question very carefully.
Read both texts carefully and underline any quotes that will
help you to answer the question.
Look for both similarities and differences in the quotations
you have underlined.
Carefully plan your answer before you write anything. Use a
grid to help you.
Try to write at least 2 comparisons.
Spend 25mins on this question.
Use the following to structure each comparison:
Comparative point: What idea does the writer of source A have?
What idea does the writer of source B have? Make sure you
compare.
Evidence: select evidence from source A.
Analyse:
What language/ structural techniques does the writer use?
Analyse the effect, referring to what you learn about the
writer’s ideas and the effects on the reader.
Pick out a key word and explain the effect that it has on the
reader.
Refer back to the point.
Comparative word: Similarly, However, Likewise, on the other
hand, Whereas, Also
Evidence: select evidence from source B.
Analyse:
What language/ structural techniques does the writer use?
Analyse the effect, referring to what you learn about the
writer’s ideas and the effects on the reader.
Pick out a key word and explain the effect that it has on the
reader.
How is this similar or different to the other text? Make further
comparisons in your explanation.
Refer back to the point.
Question 4: Compare writer’s ideas and techniques
Read the question very carefully.
Read both texts carefully and underline any quotes that will
help you to answer the question.
Look for both similarities and differences in the quotations
you have underlined.
Carefully plan your answer before you write anything. Use a
grid to help you.
Try to write at least 2 comparisons.
Spend 25mins on this question.
Use the following to structure each comparison:
Comparative point: What idea does the writer of source A have?
What idea does the writer of source B have? Make sure you
compare.
Evidence: select evidence from source A.
Analyse:
What language/ structural techniques does the writer use?
Analyse the effect, referring to what you learn about the
writer’s ideas and the effects on the reader.
Pick out a key word and explain the effect that it has on the
reader.
Refer back to the point.
Comparative word: Similarly, However, Likewise, on the other
hand, Whereas, Also
Evidence: select evidence from source B.
Analyse:
What language/ structural techniques does the writer use?
Analyse the effect, referring to what you learn about the
writer’s ideas and the effects on the reader.
Pick out a key word and explain the effect that it has on the
reader.
How is this similar or different to the other text? Make further
comparisons in your explanation.
Refer back to the point.
Question 4: Compare writer’s ideas and techniques
